NBA legend Kobe Bryant lived up to the ‘Black Mamba’ nickname, but another basketball great was originally supposed to own it ...
The Black Mamba was created for Michael Jordan before Kobe Bryant made it legendary originally appeared on The Sporting News.
In late 2002, Nike began creating a global campaign featuring the black mamba -- and presented it to an NBA superstar. That ...
Back in 2002, Nike created a whole campaign around Michael Jordan and the black mamba, only to learn MJ hates snakes ...
Michael Jordan had a chance to use the Black Mamba moniker before it became synonymous with Kobe Bryant's career.
Michael Jordan was originally pitched “Black Mamba” nickname during Air Jordan 19 campaign before it became synonymous with Kobe Bryant.
How Michael Jordan’s secret fear of snakes paved the way for Kobe Bryant to adopt and define the iconic Black Mamba persona.
The popular image and legacy of Kobe Bryant might be a lot different if Michael Jordan wasn't afraid of snakes.
Michael Jordan was the original “Black Mamba,” according to a new story in ESPN.